Helle Sejer-Hansen Email & Phone Number

Dorking, Gb

United Kingdom

Over 22 years of experience in the safari tourism sector in Subsahara Africa, and fortunate enough to have called a number of countries such as Liberia, The Gambia, Tanzania and Kenya home. A broad range of experience from nuts and bolts operations, guest facing camp & lodge management, mentoring & training of sales teams, implementation of systems, winching cars out of black cotton mud, sitting around camp fires - allows me to curate epic safaris throughout Africa with detail and passion.

Uk | Kenya

Training and mentoring of the Angama team of travel planners. Strategic approach to expanding the expert knowledge of the sales team. Developed and maintained strong relationships with key partners within East Africa and negotiating rates beneficial to Angama Travel including collaborating with local airlines and partner properties. Pivotal role in rolling out and implementing training programs to the sales team for Hubspot, Safari Portal and ResRequest to enhance the travel planning team’s time optimisation and professional interaction with the Angama guests.

United Kingdom

Africa sales consultant specialising in tailor-made safaris throughout Subsaharan Africa with key areas of expertise in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and the East African coast and islands.

United Kingdom

Handled the online enquiries for the Angama group and worked with the direct business - curating unforgettable journeys for Angama guests throughout East Africa.

England, United Kingdom

Africa safari specialist designing tailor-made safaris

Nairobi, Kenya

Operational responsibility at The Safari Collection with 200+ staff, including financial overview of budgets, recruitment, logistics management, HR and staff training.Involved in the project management of building and renovation of the properties. Created processes and systems for efficient and smooth running including managing of company operational manual. Represented the company at international trade shows and in negotiations with tour operators.

Nairobi, Kenya

Responsible for the day to day running of the Safari Collection portfolio of properties.

Kenya

Managed a private home on 50,000 acres in south west Kenya.

Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Managing all aspect of camp including operations & logistics, booking management and client care.

London, United Kingdom

Managed client accounts, becoming one of the highest fee earners in the company.Candidate interviewing for temporary bookings, selection and presentation of candidates.Financial administration including invoicing and weekly payroll.